Lindsey MorrisAccording to TSC Alliance, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) affects one in 6,000 births. Here in Georgia, we had only one clinic that is certified by the TSC Alliance, until now...
Lesley Letson’s journey from patient to volunteer started in 2018 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After undergoing a year of treatments—surgery, chemo, and...
Chris CurryTo bring careers in cancer research directly to high schools across the CSRA and even the state, the Georgia Cancer Center (GCC) at Augusta University opened its doors to a select...
Hair loss can be a difficult side effect to navigate for cancer patients. It affects a person emotionally and mentally as they are dealing with a change of their outward...
When you think about cancer treatment side effects, a few things probably come to mind; nausea, vomiting, hair loss, weakened immune system, but what about lymphedema? Lymphedema...
When you think of cancer care, do feeding tubes come to mind? They most likely do not, but they are essential for many patients who are undergoing treatment for head and neck...
If you were to look at a map of Georgia and ask to point out the area that you believe has the highest rates of prostate cancer mortality, would you point out the CSRA? “We are...
Following a cancer diagnosis, it’s not unusual for individuals to research ways to boost immunity. Oftentimes, patients will head to the pharmacy and purchase an over the counter...
Some consumers these days make a huge deal that organic foods are better than non-organic foods. But that is not entirely true. First off, what is organic? Organic foods are foods...
Augusta University HealthIt is a key ingredient for a healthy life. But, chemotherapy and other treatment options for cancer can make quite an impact on a patient’s dietary and nutrition needs. And, while...